Tenders Are Invited For Audit Services

Tenders are invited for Audit Services for the ECW-MYRP IPA Project Independent Audit, UNESCO Contract Universal Intervention and Development Organization (UNIDOR) is an implementing ECW-MYRP IPA Contract under UNESCO contract 4500558893 Partner The project supports the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) at national and subnational levels; Establish an Education in Emergencies Management Information System (EiEMIS), anchored within MoGEIs national Education Management Information System (EMIS), and support the institutionalization of EiE data. Strengthen basic EiE data literacy and analytical skills as part of broader education data-system capacity development. Provide tailored capacity-building in crisis- and risk-informed education planning to support planning before, during, and after emergencies at subnational government levels. In collaboration with MoGEI, UNIDOR will conduct subnational capacity-building for MoGEI staff and MYRP partners on EiE administrative data and Phase 2 crisisand risk-informed education planning. The training is intended to equip government staff with relevant knowledge, skills, and materials at state, county, and Payam levels. The project description identifies ECW-MYRP-supported locations in South Sudan, including Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) , Panyijar, Guit, in Unity State and Duk. In Jonglei State The specific locations and activities covered by this audit should be confirmed against the signed contract, approved work plan, and budget. Objective of the audit To assess and evaluate accuracy of the expenditure of the fund Allow independent auditor to express a professional opinion on whether the project financial statement follow the line of approved budget . Procurement, personnel costs, travel, training, and other operational expenditure comply with the contract, UNIDOR policies, applicable South Sudanese laws, and relevant UNESCO requirements. Appropriate financial controls and procedures were in place and operating during the audit period. SCOPE OF WORK The audit firm will conduct the audit in accordance with specify applicable auditing standards, such as International Standards on Auditing, and any UNESCO-required audit guidance. The work will include, but is not limited to; Financial statements and transactions Review the project financial statements and reconcile them to the accounting records. Test a risk-based sample of receipts and expenditure, including vouchers, invoices, receipts, bank statements, transfers, payroll, travel, training, and petty cash. Verify that transactions are genuine, correctly classified, adequately documented, authorized, and charged to the project in line with the approved budget. Review bank reconciliations and the handling of project funds, interest, exchange differences, and any unspent balance. Procurement and contract compliance Review procurement and contracting records for compliance with the project contract, applicable policies, and relevant laws. Check evidence of competition, approvals, receipt of goods or services, and management of conflicts of interest, where applicable. Review compliance with contract conditions, approved budget lines, and any reporting requirements. Payroll and personnel costs Test project-funded salaries, allowances, consultancy fees, and related costs against contracts, payroll records, timesheets or other supporting evidence, and proof of payment. Review relevant tax, pension, and employment-law compliance where applicable. Assets and project activities Review the project asset register and supporting purchase records. Physically verify project-funded assets and equipment where feasible and assess whether they are properly recorded, safeguarded, and used for project purposes. Tender Link : https://comms.southsudanngoforum.org/c/tenders